If you would like to learn how to better use the databases and online services available, this training is for you! We will be covering these services and products:
Downloadable Audio Books
Online Homework Help
Learning Express
Tumblebooks
Granger's Online Poetry
World Book Encyclopedia
Texshare
This workshop will be conducted at Collingsworth Public Library
On August 6, 2008 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Participants will earn 6 hours of CE Credit.
Laptops will be available if you cannot bring your own.
Trainers will be:Troyce Wilson from Harrington Library Consortium &Lee Carter, TANG PC Specialist from Texas Panhandle Library System
RSVP to Vicki by 2:00 pm Tuesday, August 5
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Featured Titles
Fiction
Whiskey Sour by J. A. Konrath
Between avoiding the FBI and its moronic profiling computer, joining a dating service, mixing it up with street thugs, and parrying the advances of an uncouth P.I., Lieutenant Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels must find a frightening killer who calls himself "The Gingerbread Man."
Santa Fe Dead by Stuart Woods
"In this thriller featuring the colorful Santa Fe trial lawyer, Ed Eagle finds the tables turned when he testifies as a witness for the prosecution in the trial of his ex-wife, Barbara Eagle, who has been a very, very bad girl. The trial ends in a way Ed had not anticipated, and Barbara is still in a position to make his life, and that of others, a living hell." "With private detectives, hit men, double crosses, and billion-dollar-bank accounts involved, Ed calls in every favor and follows every lead, no matter where they take him. From the posh resorts of desert California and the lush wine country of Napa, to the New Mexico high country and the seedy hotels of Tijuana, Ed Eagle won't rest until he's discovered the truth about what Barbara is up to - and settled the score." Book Jacket
Morning Light by Catherine Anderson
Born with second sight, Loni MacEwen must warn the handsome rancher Clint Harrigan that his son is in danger--except he doesn't even have a son. Then the drama Loni predicted unfolds on the news: an orphaned boy is lost in the wilderness. As Loni and Clint help in the search for the boy, they begin to form a bond of their own...
Cavalry Recruit by Will Cook
Army was in over its head. All they knew was that the land was swarming with Apaches and that they were deadly. They had no idea how to stay alive in such an inhospitable territory. Loch Angevine was a new recruit, fresh off the farm. His ignorance bothered him, so he met his challenges with all the dogged determination his Scottish heritage visited on him. He figured to learn by studying and mimicking the most respected men in the troop. Loch had no idea that even the toughest sergeant didn't know how to keep his scalp in Indian country. Each man had to pass the test on his own or die.
Non-Fiction
Twelve Mighty Orphans by Jim Dent
"More than a century ago, a school was constructed in Fort Worth, Texas, for the purpose of housing and educating the orphans of Texas Freemasons. It was a humble project that for years existed quietly on a hillside east of town. Life at the Masonic Home was about to change, though, with the arrival of a lean, bespectacled coach by the name of Rusty Russell. Here was a man who could bring rain in the midst of a drought. Here was a man who, in virtually no time at all, brought the orphans' story into the homes of millions of Americans. They began with nothing - not even a football - yet in a few years were playing for the state championship on the highest level of Texas football." "This is a winning tribute to a courageous band of underdogs from a time when America desperately needed fresh hope and big dreams.
Young Adult
Drums Girls & Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick
Thirteen-year-old Steven has a totally normal life: he plays drums in the All-Star Jazz band, has a crush on the hottest girl in the school, and is constantly annoyed by his five-year-old brother, Jeffrey. But when Jeffrey is diagnosed with leukemia, Steven's world is turned upside down. He is forced to deal with his brother's illness and his parents' attempts to keep the family in one piece. Salted with humor and peppered with devastating realities, DRUMS, GIRLS, AND DANGEROUS PIE is a heartwarming journey through a year in the life of a family in crisis.
Whiskey Sour by J. A. Konrath
Between avoiding the FBI and its moronic profiling computer, joining a dating service, mixing it up with street thugs, and parrying the advances of an uncouth P.I., Lieutenant Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels must find a frightening killer who calls himself "The Gingerbread Man."
Santa Fe Dead by Stuart Woods
"In this thriller featuring the colorful Santa Fe trial lawyer, Ed Eagle finds the tables turned when he testifies as a witness for the prosecution in the trial of his ex-wife, Barbara Eagle, who has been a very, very bad girl. The trial ends in a way Ed had not anticipated, and Barbara is still in a position to make his life, and that of others, a living hell." "With private detectives, hit men, double crosses, and billion-dollar-bank accounts involved, Ed calls in every favor and follows every lead, no matter where they take him. From the posh resorts of desert California and the lush wine country of Napa, to the New Mexico high country and the seedy hotels of Tijuana, Ed Eagle won't rest until he's discovered the truth about what Barbara is up to - and settled the score." Book Jacket
Morning Light by Catherine Anderson
Born with second sight, Loni MacEwen must warn the handsome rancher Clint Harrigan that his son is in danger--except he doesn't even have a son. Then the drama Loni predicted unfolds on the news: an orphaned boy is lost in the wilderness. As Loni and Clint help in the search for the boy, they begin to form a bond of their own...
Cavalry Recruit by Will Cook
Army was in over its head. All they knew was that the land was swarming with Apaches and that they were deadly. They had no idea how to stay alive in such an inhospitable territory. Loch Angevine was a new recruit, fresh off the farm. His ignorance bothered him, so he met his challenges with all the dogged determination his Scottish heritage visited on him. He figured to learn by studying and mimicking the most respected men in the troop. Loch had no idea that even the toughest sergeant didn't know how to keep his scalp in Indian country. Each man had to pass the test on his own or die.
Non-Fiction
Twelve Mighty Orphans by Jim Dent
"More than a century ago, a school was constructed in Fort Worth, Texas, for the purpose of housing and educating the orphans of Texas Freemasons. It was a humble project that for years existed quietly on a hillside east of town. Life at the Masonic Home was about to change, though, with the arrival of a lean, bespectacled coach by the name of Rusty Russell. Here was a man who could bring rain in the midst of a drought. Here was a man who, in virtually no time at all, brought the orphans' story into the homes of millions of Americans. They began with nothing - not even a football - yet in a few years were playing for the state championship on the highest level of Texas football." "This is a winning tribute to a courageous band of underdogs from a time when America desperately needed fresh hope and big dreams.
Young Adult
Drums Girls & Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick
Thirteen-year-old Steven has a totally normal life: he plays drums in the All-Star Jazz band, has a crush on the hottest girl in the school, and is constantly annoyed by his five-year-old brother, Jeffrey. But when Jeffrey is diagnosed with leukemia, Steven's world is turned upside down. He is forced to deal with his brother's illness and his parents' attempts to keep the family in one piece. Salted with humor and peppered with devastating realities, DRUMS, GIRLS, AND DANGEROUS PIE is a heartwarming journey through a year in the life of a family in crisis.
Movie Time
On Wednesdays during July we will show a movie at 10:00 am
Schedule to be posted at a later date.
Schedule to be posted at a later date.
Driven to Read Winners!!
We've had lots of fun with our summer contests! The bookmark contest had so many wonderful drawings that the judges had a very tough time choosing just two winners. The winners of the contest were Kamri A. and Taylor M. The winners of the bookmark drawing were: Mason, Kimber, Yanci, Guy, Alexis, Darci, Keith, Dallten, Korina, Lorena, and Shanee.
Everyone has really enjoyed the TumbleBooks too. The interactive online books are lots of fun. The winners of the TumbleBook drawing were: Shanee, Tristan, Kala, Carly, Marissa, and Destine'.
The grand prize winners of the two remote control race cars were Dallten and Lorena. We want to thank Greenline Supply and JD's Auto for donating these prizes.
The Build-a-Race Car winners were: Barret, Sarah, Joshua, Rebekah, DJ, Shanee, Jalee, Marissa, Tristan, Cameron, Korbyn, Joey, and Carly.
Everyone has really enjoyed the TumbleBooks too. The interactive online books are lots of fun. The winners of the TumbleBook drawing were: Shanee, Tristan, Kala, Carly, Marissa, and Destine'.
The grand prize winners of the two remote control race cars were Dallten and Lorena. We want to thank Greenline Supply and JD's Auto for donating these prizes.
The Build-a-Race Car winners were: Barret, Sarah, Joshua, Rebekah, DJ, Shanee, Jalee, Marissa, Tristan, Cameron, Korbyn, Joey, and Carly.
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